From United StatesLiving in New York, United States (22:23 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 8, 2019
IMPORTANT - Due to other demands on my time, my teaching hours here on Italki are now very limited. I'm sorry I can't be more accommodating. Good luck with your language learning!
I live in the United States near New York City. I speak Spanish as a second language, while English is my native language. My passions are languages, learning, and technology. I also love outdoor activities like alpine skiing and hiking, as well as intellectual and artistic pursuits, such as literature and photography.
Me as a Teacher
I joined Italki in 2013 when I began using the platform to improve my Spanish. Now fluent in Spanish, I work with English students, helping them to achieve their learning goals. My approach to teaching is passionate, empathetic, and professional. I strive to be the teacher each of my students needs to be successful. I want each student to feel respected and valued, and I want the learning experience to be fun and effective.
My lessons & teaching style
I can help you learn English as it is spoken and written in all contexts. Whether you want to practice conversation, work through questions on pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary, or talk about learning strategy, I would be delighted to hear from you. Please sign up for a session that fits your preferences and schedule. Also feel free to message me with any questions you may have before we start.
Certificates
30-Hour Teaching English Online - Premier TEFL - 2019
Certificate verified
120-Hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Premier TEFL - 2019
Certificate verified
30-Hour Teaching Business English - Premier TEFL - 2019
Certificate verified
Graduate School Prize for Excellence in Teaching - Boston University - 1991
Certificate verified
Education
1984 - 1988
Bachelor’s - SociologyBoston University
1988 - 1993
Master's - SociologyBoston University
5.0
Rating
66
Students
554
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
66
Students
554
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
23 lessons completed
USD 7.95+
Conversation Practice & Informal Tutoring
A2 - C2Language Essentials412 lessons completed
USD 35.30
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
301 Reviews
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19 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was a great lesson. I am glad to be back to lessons with Ed after a week of a break. I appreciate lessons with Ed because we always have something to speak about. He is very supportive not only in English but also in general daily things in my life. As usual we spoke about recent events in my life. Ed helps me to improve my storytelling skills. During our lessons he always makes notes in chat rephrasing my speech in more natural way. So I have a material to be back to teach a couple of naturally sounding phrases and analyse my mistakes also. The teacher always keep excellent balance between making me speak fluently and finding some places for improvement in my English. I think that it is a high level class for a teacher.
Aug 28, 2019
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75 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Each lesson makes me feel more interested about mastering in English ! Simply, I love learning English with you, Ed :) Thank you for your support and your professional attitude.
Jul 24, 2019
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52 English lessons
Daily chat, great.
Sep 2, 2020
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17 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ed is an awesome teacher on top of being a wonderful person. It's been a great ride as we got to know each other more throughout the many lessons we've had together ー he proved to be very knowledgeable about English and incredibly passionate about teaching it to us foreigners. He always pays close attention to what the student has to say and corrects the mistakes ー none will slip through his attentive examination, under his watchful eye, all while being extremely supportive and encouraging the student to speak and practice through trial and error. I'm very grateful for the amazing conversations we've had on a wide variety of topics, as well as for all the corrections, tips and suggestions he's provided me with. Thank you also for playing along with all the exercises and activities I wanted to try with you ー they always turned out helpful, largely thanks to you. You helped me tremendously. I'm grateful to have met you and I thank you for being part of my English learning journey.
Jul 27, 2019
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52 English lessons
See you later ~
Sep 3, 2020
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52 English lessons
Updated the interesting facts about the interview in the past a week and had fun.